There are millions of people all over the world that want to learn guitar but are not managing to do it. The all process can actually be a very smooth and a easy one but many will never reach their full potential for luck of proper guidance and professional advice. That can easily be avoided as the amount of acoustic guitar lesson available online these days is quite remarkable.

YouTube alone has millions of free acoustic guitar lesson videos and all you need to do is to try a few of these to find the ones that are right for you. The free videos are cool and can be a good start but remember that normally tutors give free tutorials but they keep their best informations and courses for their paid content. So unless you want to waste your time searching for ever on the web I suggest you subscribe to the course that you like the most.

Once you find a teacher you are comfortable with follow his advices religiously and practice his exercises every day. In music there are no short cuts and what you put in is what you get out. That doesn't mean that you need to practice music for four hours a day in order to see results but you definitely need a certain level of commitment and dedication.

You need a minimum of 48 hours of practice to get to a decent skill level on the guitar, the trick is to be realistic with your time and to do a little bit every day. I suggest a minimum of 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week and in just 4 months you will have your 48 hours.

Well that's all i have for you today and good luck with your guitar playing! - 32186

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Santo has been working in the music industry for almost twenty years as a guitarist/composer. He suggests you start learning from these Acoustic Guitar Lesson & Free Video Tutorials. Also have a look at these Easy Guitar Songs on YouTube.

Lately I have been getting this question from students a lot especially on their first acoustic guitar lesson. "How long should I practice?"

Well the answer to that question depends on one of two things. Do you want to master the instrument or do you just want to learn to play it for fun? They say, (whoever they are) that the guitar is the easiest instrument to learn to play and the hardest to master.

If you want to "Master" the guitar then you should need approximately ten thousands hours of practice and you can stop reading this column right now.

If you are amongst the many people that want to learn for their personal enjoyment and to have a good time with their friends things are different. I believe that in just 48 hours you can learn the basics that will help you to do exactly that. When I say 48 hours I mean a 48 hours of dedicated and focused practice, and no just goofing around jamming a few chords the wrong way. You should have a proper acoustic guitar lesson or instructions and have a good practice routine. I suggest a minimum of 30 minutes a day 6 days a week and in just 4 months you should be able to achieve your goal.

Four months are enough for you to learn all the basic theory, rhythms and all the chords you'll need to play some easy guitar songs.

A little bit every day is way better that a lot every now and then. That's how humans learn just about anything really, by repeating the same exercises everyday till we get them right, and in the long run developing muscle memory. Eventually all the chords & rhythms will became second nature.

Does it sounds too easy? Well don't get fooled it work! Just make sure you follow a proper guitar tutorials. - 32186

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Josh has developed, over the last two decades, a practice routine for his students that really works. Check it out for your self Acoustic Guitar Lesson. Have a look at these Easy Guitar Songs Free Videos.

I went to the most exciting party the other night. I didn't plan to, but one thing just kind of led to another, the way things usually do. It all started when I was sitting at home, watching TV. My two friends came bursting in unexpectedly, and told me I was going with them. I had not choice but to comply.

Next thing I know, we all crammed in my friends pick up truck, driving through these old fields that I think used to be corn fields, but I can't be sure. We drove for what seemed like a couple of hours, but when I checked my watch, it had only been about thirty minutes when we finally arrived.

Finally we pulled up to what looked like an abandoned furniture store. It was in a kind of industrial area, that wasn't near any houses. The outside seemed dark, and a little bit spooky, to tell you the truth. When we walked inside I was completely amazed.

The inside was immaculate, like you'd expect of club downtown New York or something. They had black shiny paint on all the walls, a couple of bars in the corners, and these really impressive pictures hanging in the corners. Up in front was a stage.

Then, all of a sudden, this band appeared out of nowhere. They appeared on this stage, that had a small amount of people mingling around the front. My friends and I pushed our way up to the front, and were lucky enough to see the lead guitar player, who was playing this really wicked acoustic guitar. He was the best guitar player I'd ever heard, either live or recorded.

They started giving out CDs to everybody that was there. I guess they just got this extremely huge recording deal, and were really happy. I was happy to, as it was by far, the greatest concert I've ever seen. - 32186

If you've ever had the incredible pleasure of witnessing an awesome guitar performance, then you know how quickly and easily the guitarist can captivate and enthrall the crowd through seemingly easy effort on his part. It seems as if he was born with a guitar in his hands, and playing awesome grooves and notes come second nature to him.

Many are inspired to learn the acoustic guitar after witnessing such a display of musical talent. Unfortunately, as the told saying goes, the flesh is willing, but the mind is weak. Translated into choosing a musical goal, many of us would like to be able to play a musical instrument, but very few of us actually want to put the effort and time into learning a musical instrument.

But this is based on a misguided analysis of the situation. Learning the guitar doesn't have to be a chore, like doing your laundry to cleaning out the garage once a year. Learning the guitar can actually be quite a fun experience, and rewarding in and of itself. Those that take this attitude are the ones that learn the guitar the quickest and the easiest.

So the secret is to take a long view of things. Expect to go slowly, and not perform like that guy up on stage over night. The easiest way to do this is to only compare yourself to yourself, and only judge your skills to how they were a couple of days ago.

That is where choosing the right guitar course comes in handy. When you are sure of your own goals and objectives, it makes choosing a guitar course so much easier. That way you can compare yourself only to your own progress, and not some superstar when has been practicing his whole life.

Many people are starting to discover that the Internet is a fabulous place to find fantastic guitar lessons. You can learn at your own pace, repeat modules over and over again, and slowly build up your skills. The best time to start, of course, is right now. - 32186

Learning guitar lesson online can be very fun. There are wide ranges of manner for you to learn no matter if you are eyeing on an acoustic or electrical guitar. There are people who hire a private tutor. For people who know a guitarist, they can consider themselves lucky because they can ask their friends to personally give them the guitar lesson needed.

Hiring a professional to teach you how to strum the guitar can be a little costly although the outcome is very good. However if you do not have enough cash to spare then you can always learn with the help of a professional plus the bonus point of learning at your own pace by means of using online DVD guitar lessons.

Learning guitar online has become popular because you can learn the insturment without paying a lot of money. With the help of online guitar lesson, you simply have to go to the site that offers the tutorial. Bit by bit you will get started with some of the basic lessons.

Online lessons are obtainable in wide array of platforms like DVD lessons, eBooks, and a lot more in order to be of help to different kinds of people. You might want to get those which provide videos and software in case you are wondering which of them is the best option.

Going for a beginner guitar lesson online where the instructor will teach about the step to step method to play can be the most efficient manner of learning as this can offer a fast result while being able to work at your own pace.

Because it is not easy to make these software and video just for you to learn how to play the guitar, most of them are available with one-time payment. Don't worry because after your first payment, the preceding lessons are free. In case you are already knowledgeable about the basics such as strumming then you are free to go on a more specialized training.

Because there won't be someone who is learning with you, the software will allow you to learn at your own speed. Some of the other beginner guitar lessons online would include playing acoustic guitar, lead guitar, and blues guitar. You will realize that the price you pay for the course is worth it.

In due time, you can surprise your friends on how efficient you are in playing the guitar even if they know that you haven't hired someone to teach you. Just gear yourself with enough patience and later on, you will realize how well you are performing. Don't give up along the way; just keep on moving and learning the process as to become a seasoned guitarist in due time. - 32186

There is much more to learning how to play guitar than just picking up the instrument and starting in. It's very important to begin with the basics. You need to know what your goals are, and you also need to have a good guitar learning program. You should be able to expect to learn certain things in just about any beginners' guitar course you might try.

If you want to move on to an intermediate guitar course, you need to know those things before moving on. Here is a checklist of items you must learn in any beginners guitar course.

After you have finish your basic guitar course, you can then in a better position to decide which type of specialty you might want to explore. There are a few choices like classical guitar, rock guitar, jazz guitar, country guitar and folk guitar. Bear in mind that regardless the styles, they all start off with the same basics.

You will begin by learning the parts of your instrument and how they interact, what makes a guitar good, and how to maintain it. This information will make it a lot easier to get the kind of sound you want.

You will also learn how steel and nylon strings differ, when to use each of them, what kind of neck flexibility wrks for which kind of playing, and how the sound is affected by the guitar shape. You will learn the various strumming techniques and the difference between upstrokes and downstrokes. Beginners usually start by learning to strum a few basic chords like C, G, D7 and F. Also, you should find out how the chords are constructed and how they interact with each other.

You'll also learn finger picking, which may seem too advanced to be in a guitar for beginners course. It also might seem like it would be better with a different kind of music. Finger picking is a valuable technique, however. Learn to use both hands and how to have a fair amount of dexterity with both. Even if you never use a technique like finger picking, it is better to know it than to not know something you need to be able to play what you want.

In your beginner program, there is another important skill you need to master. You must know how to tune and how each chord works with each key. First you will use open tuning before proceeding to barring. Barring mean you will press down the string across the fret and complete the chord using the rest of your fingers.

Next, you should also learn scales. They are the basis of almost all guitar playing. Your ability or progress will increase greatly once you have a good grasp on your scales.

Maybe you have the the urge to jump right in when you want to learn guitar but I advise you not to. Instead if you want to be a truly skilled guitar player, get a good grounding in the basics first. Then when you get to the advanced techniques, you will be able to accomplish a lot more. Everyone who want to be an expert in playing guitar need to start with the basics. They may look impressive now but they also started as beginners learning the basics.

I can understand that learning to play guitar can be a bit overwhelming at first. But with patience and focus, you will be jamming with the best in no time at all. - 32186

Though the company is still relatively young, the guitar maker Breedlove has earned a reputation for making very playable guitars of solid quality.

These quality instruments, though, also come with a pretty high price tag, but the company is trying to reach a wider audience with its celebrated "Pro" series of instruments, which includes the C25/CR Herringbone Acoustic. The C25/CR is a guitar that can be bought for the price of an imported instrument, but it is certainly "custom-shop" quality.

With the Pro Series models, Breedlove saves the cost of production by assembling the guitars in the USA from parts that are machined in Korea. Don't think, though, that these cost-saving measures affect the quality of the models, because these "budget" Breedloves have many of the same beloved features as the US-only models. Breedlove saves much of the cost by limiting the amount of customizations available. As an example, players can choose from a Sitka Spruce or Cedar top, but those are the only options regarding the guitar's top. Likewise, buyers can choose from a variety of different electronics choices, but that's it. Despite the lack of choices, the guitar's appointments are very well done, from the abalone rosette to the herringbone trim.

The C25/CR Herringbone is a concert-sized guitar that is absolutely beautiful and demonstrates the quality of this series of instruments. It has an ebony fretboard on a slim, mahogany, one-piece neck. The guitar's wood is very high quality, with a dark cedar top and a rosewood back and sides. The nut is 1", which makes the guitar extremely easy to play. It also has a 2" spacing at the saddle, so the C25/CR is easily enjoyed by fingerstyle players and flatpickers alike.

From a visual perspective, the C25/CR Herringbone is clearly Breedlove. The distinctive headstock and the sloped, soft cutaway along with the winged, pinless bridge make it clear that you're playing a Breedlove, regardless of the lower pricetag.

Breedloves have secured a well-earned standing for their deep, low tones, and the C25/CR Herringbone lives up to this repute. The model sports lovely overtones and a beautiful sustain in addition to the solid low end. While the bass response is likely the instrument's most distinctive feature, all of the strings put forth a compressed, smooth sustain. Truth be told, it has the tones of a compressed electric guitar at times (which can be a very good thing if that's what you want). The lead voice is worth the price of admission alone.

The C25/CR flourishes in its onboard electronics as well. The included L. R. Baggs Element system does an excellent job in translating the instrument's lovely acoustic sounds into usable electric ones (the Dual Source Element system is an optional feature). I captured the C25/CR directly into my Macintosh Pro Tools home studio and was extremely satisfied with the sounds I was able to capture.

Don't believe that because the C25/CR Herringbone doesn't have the same options as its more costly brethren means that this instrument is of low craftsmanship. It is one of the finest guitars I've played in a long time. If you've ever wanted to try a Breedlove but were put off by the high price tag, the Breedlove Pro Series is sure to please. - 32186

Isn't it more fun to be able to play the guitar yourself rather than watching other people playing it. Picking up guitar playing may look intimidating but it is actually quite easy. Start today and become a guitar player.

The first thing you need to do is choose a method of learning. The Internet makes it easier than ever these days with interactive online guitar courses. They are many great choices, but there are definitely some differences you'll want to pay close attention to.

The right course for you should be comprehensive and deliver the material in a way that you will find learning to play the guitar is an easy and fun thing to do.

Jamorama is the hottest selling acoustic guitar learning course online! Why? Because it has such a long-standing reputation for being high quality, and for helping complete beginners to guitar-playing learn to master the instrument.

The Jamorama guitar course runs via a software interface. This software works both in the Mac and PC, making this an all-inclusive way to learn to play the guitar. Through this software, you'll be able to download and access learning materials. What's great about this is that you're not overwhelmed with tons of learning material right away. You only download and use the material as you are ready to learn. At the time of this writing, Jamorama includes 15 complete lessons; not including bonuses.

In additional to the video and software component of the course, there will be written materials for you. The lessons are written in guitar tablature and every lesson comes with a useful video to ensure you really understand what is covered. The key to learning new information fast is to get it in a few different ways. In this course, the written and visual materials together with the software interactivity will help you learn to play the guitar in the shortest possible time.

We found the bonus software and games quite impressive. It comes with the Jayde Musica, Guit-ear-it, Guitar Tuner Pro, Jamorama Metronome, How to Tune Your Guitar, and Advanced Guitar Learning Techniques. These bonus components, along with the actual lesson materials, are done in a very thorough way so you'll get everything you need by way of instruction in the Jamorama guitar course.

For those who have some background knowledge in playing guitar, do understand that the first few lessons are aimed at complete beginners. It covers basic information like how to hold the guitar and how to strum. You may choose to skip through them.

Jamorama is highly recommended for those who wish to start learning to play the guitar. It is one of the most comprehensive course available to teach you how to play the guitar. - 32186

Many wonderful emotions exist of us to feel, appreciate, and thoroughly enjoy. Some of them are obvious, like a delicious meal, the love of a supportive partner, or the growth and development of a child.

One activity that humans have been engaging in since the dawn of time is far and away one of the most ubiquitous pleasures that humankind has ever created. The production and enjoyment of music. From simple tunes created on the fly, to complex symphonies and melodies, music has been a part of human civilization since the dawn of time.

Since the dawn of time people have created instruments from the raw elements of their surroundings. Animal bones, rocks, strings fashioned out of various elements have all worked their way into historical instruments. From bones, to animal skin to various constructions from trees and plants, people have always found a way to make instruments out of natural elements.

We are no different in today's modern, high tech, fast paced world. There are literally thousands of instruments to choose from if you'd like to play music. There is one, however, that can be found in the most prestigious rock bands, to the corners of the worlds slums: The acoustic guitar.

People that have learned to play the acoustic guitar, either through an acoustic guitar lesson, or by trial and error, know the incredible power that comes with being able to play this versatile instrument. Portable, relatively inexpensive, and without needing any supporting instruments, it's not mystery why the acoustic guitar is so incredible popular around the world. In every major metropolitan city, it is not uncommon to see people on many street corners strumming along with their acoustic guitar, to the immense pleasure of those walking past.

If you have any desire at all to play the acoustic guitar, stop putting off your dreams, and seize this opportunity to make your fantasies a reality. With a just a few hours of simple practice, you'll quickly realize how easy it is to play along with your favorite band on the radio. And before you know it, you'll be the one people are clamoring to see. - 32186

A lot of people around the country are own a guitars of some kind. There are some important things that a person needs to think about when it comes to keeping it in the best condition possible. Here we will look at some of those things that should be done.

The dust is something that will acquire very quickly on a guitar. Keeping the dust to a minimum can be done by using a very soft cloth or a feather duster of some kind. You wan to make sure that whatever you choose is soft enough that there will be no risk of scratching the other surrounding areas of the instrument.

The strings on the guitar also need to be cleaned from time to time. Dirt and oils that we produce on our hands and fingers will accumulate in these areas. By keeping them clean it will help to keep the deterioration process to a minimum which will extend the length of time that the strings will last.

Once the process of dusting the guitar is done the next thing that should be looked at is that of cleaning the wooden. Use a special dust cloth when rubbing the guitar. If this does not take the dull look that is there away then try using a furniture polish to the body of the guitar. This should revive the look of your guitar back to the beautiful state that it had. Make sure that the polish only comes into contact with the areas that have finish on them.

Next we look at some common sense things that will help with the care of your instrument. The case that the guitar is held in has a purpose and is designed to be used. The purpose is to provide protection for the instrument from the things that can harm it. This can be dirt, dust, or a variety of other things that can cause damage.

The weather is another thing that your guitar should be kept protected from. The heat and the cold can have severe effects on this instrument if they are left unprotected from them. This can cause irreparable damage to occur.

The humidity in a room can also have adverse effects on your instrument. Trying to control the amount of humidity that is present is the best solution that can be found for this situation. A level of comfort for humans when it comes to humidity is the recommendation of many.

Many times we find that the damage to the instrument is far more severe then we originally think. This is when a professional will need to be consulted to assess the situation. They can inform you to what will need to be done to get the guitar back into the shape you desire it to be in. This can be quite costly at times.

Use the internet to help you find other information about caring for your guitar. There are many web sites that are dedicated to this and can be the source of even further information for you to look into. This can help you when it comes to ensuring that the instrument that you cherish has the longest life possible. - 32186

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Guitars are fine musical instruments that need to be cared for. If you maintain your guitar, it will be around for many years to come.

Alvarez Yairi instruments fuse old world construction with new world technology. They are handcrafted in a Japanese mountain village workshop under the careful eye of master luthier Kazuo Yairi.

Even though the company uses modern appointments with their instruments, the guitars are still made with with tonewoods selected by hand that have been naturally air dried. The instruments are hand-crafted using such classic construction techniques as dovetail neck joints and hand-molded bracing. It is under these demanding standards that the Alvarez Yairi WY1 models are constructed.

There are a variety of WY1 guitars available, including the WY1 Standard, WY1K, WY1M, and WY1TS, each with a different choice of world-class tonewood. The standard WY1 has a cedar top with rosewood back and sides. The WY1M uses beautiful flamed maple for the top, sides, and back whereas the WY1K is built using gorgeous Koa wood. The WY1TS relies upon a spruce top with figured maple back and sides.

Though the WY1 models share a basic feel and build, the tonewood choice allows each model to have its own unique "flavor." The different models each feature their own style of binding and soundhole ornamentation as well. The build quality on the WY1 models is universally excellent. The action is smooth and lends itself to a wide-variety of styles.

The WY1 models listed above all come outfitted with the company's own System 600T MK II electronics, providing a true "translation" of the guitars' natural acoustic tones into a warm electronic signal.

The MK II electronics are built with the future in mind, since they provide for the possibility of adding a condenser microphone when needed. The onboard electronics also include a built-in guitar tuner.

The guitars' construction is just as innovative as the electronics. The company's crucial innovations regarding their guitar designs include a coupled bridge design that decreases the forward pull from the bridge which results in much more stability and more "free" tone. The models also incorporate an extended neck tenon that provides a much wider range of truss rod adjustments. Obviously, these guitars have been carefully designed for maximum playing efficiency and strength of construction.

So, the result is clear. The Alvarez-Yairi WY1 guitars provide superior craftsmanship with great playability, and are a solid purchase for anyone considering a world-class acoustic-electric guitar. - 32186

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If you are searching for the cheapest possible price on an Alvarez Yairi WY1 acoustic-electric guitar, look no further than Ray's Guitar Shop, which offers the cheapest prices on all acoustic and electric guitars.

One of the coolest things to be able to do is to pull out your acoustic guitar at a party and start strumming away. If you only know a few basic chords, that's all you really need to quickly become the center of attention and start people singing and having fun. If you've never played the guitar before, and would like to get started, then this article is for you.

Obviously, if you don't have an acoustic guitar, you're going to need to pick one up somewhere. Don't worry, you needn't go all out and get the top of the line model right of the bat. You don't even need a new one. A used one is perfect to start with. You can pick up a new one off Internet classifieds, or check your the local classifieds in your newspaper. You'll likely be able to pick on up for less than a hundred dollars. Next step is to figure out what kind of lessons you want to take.

You'll be able to go regarding this many completely different ways in which, and it's up to how you wish to learn. Some like to require traditional classroom centered learning at community colleges. These are simple and straightforward, however if the category moves to fast or too slow you could be at a disadvantage. You'll opt for a non-public instructor, but those will be rather expensive.

Most individuals sometimes choose the self study route, as it is usually the most affordable, and most flexible. You can study and follow whenever you want. If you would like to find out straight from a book, you can easily choose up a smart one at your native music store, bookstore, or any of the lots of online bookstores.

If you want to learn online, there are plenty of course to choose from. The advantage of learning online is you can use interactive learning modules, and go at your own pace. You will likely have access to many videos, so you can listen to somebody else play, so you can get an idea of what you are supposed to sound like.

No matter what method you choose, the most essential ingredient is daily practice. One great thing about learning the acoustic guitar is that you can practice holding chord without actually playing them. Just by practicing changing chord with your left hand, you'll quickly be able be the one at parties that everybody is focused on. - 32186

One of the most cited differences between humans and the rest of the animal kingdom is our ability to communicate complex ideas, thoughts, plans and emotions. Of course there are plenty of other animals that have basic communication abilities, but none come close to humans in the richness and complexity of human language.

One powerful method that humans have always had over the years is the ability communicate complex, thoughts, emotions and ideas through music. Music has been an integral part of human society even before the agricultural revolution several thousand years ago. Many remains of ancient cave dwellings contain evidence of music and musical instruments.

The consistent improvements and changes made to the musical instruments of the time have also been quite impressive. Starting with simple drums, and moving on to using strings to make different sounds, and then building wood and brass instruments, and finally with today's electrical instruments, the habit of creating consistently better instruments is staggering.

Most people today have hobbies. And one of the most popular hobbies, hands down, is playing a musical instrument. Most people grew up with at least the "idea" of taking piano lessons as a kid. However, there is one instrument that is always the number one choice among adults who choose to play an instrument on their own: The guitar.

The guitar is far and away the most chosen instrument for a variety of reasons. Some like it due to it's portability. Some like the amazingly low price. Still others like it because it is fairly straightforward to learn, and you don't really need to depend on other instruments to play an entire song.

If you've ever wanted to learn the guitar, there's no time like the present. It's easy, it's quick, and you can likely pick up a decent guitar for under a hundred dollars. And the amount of learning material available to you is staggering. Why not get started today? - 32186

If you have ever noticed someone playing the live guitar, then you know how incredibly powerful and mesmerizing they can be. They seem to be one with their guitar, completely oblivious of everyone else in the room, stadium, or wherever they are as they product a melody and rhythm that transfixed the audience through some deep subconscious communication.

Many people have thought at some point about learning the guitar. Unfortunately, for most it stops there, and that deep desire doesn't get chance to grow and flourish. What of the most common causes for lack of following through on your dreams is the mistaken belief that they are out of your reach. They are not.

Those that have taken the time and effort to learn the basics of the acoustic guitar know that the rewards far outstrip the effort that goes into learning it. Those that have taken just the first step quickly find themselves on a life long journey filled with learning and consistent improvement.

The acoustic guitar is a popular instrument for many reasons. When you consider just some of them, you can't help to come to the conclusion that taking an acoustic guitar lesson is a natural consequence of these discoveries.

Primarily the acoustic guitar is chosen because it is so easy to learn. Just a few chords is all you need to be able to play along with almost any song. And this gives you sufficient motivation to keep playing and learning.

The second, and obvious reason why the guitar is so popular is that you can take it anywhere you want to go, and you don't need any extra equipment, save a pick, to play it. You can carry it with you wherever you go, and pull it and play it whenever you feel like it. And when you do that, you'll really feel the magic that comes with performing for people. - 32186

Music is unquestionably one in every of the most beautiful ways you may ever articulate yourself or communicate your sophisticated emotions. For tens of thousands of years, people all over the place have played music and musical instruments to make wonderful collections of musical notes that have flocked together and brought together mankind.

Several people these days apprehend the thrill that comes with playing a musical instrument. While there are many instruments that you'll choose from, far and away the most standard is the acoustic guitar. For many reasons, several individuals, at some purpose in their life decide to start out by taking an acoustic guitar lesson.

An acoustic guitar lesson will open the doors for manifestation in ways that you can't hardly imagine. Something magical happens when you decide up your guitar and start strumming the strings. The normal disconnect between basic emotions and words, your traditional method expression, disappears and you've got a pure, unadulterated outlet for your feelings.

There are a number of reasons the acoustic guitar is thus popular. One is that it is terribly straightforward to play. All you would like to learn are a few chords and you are prepared to go. Most songs these days solely include three or four chords, so you'll be able to play along terribly easily. For this very reason you'll see guitarists on street corners in just about each major city in the world, strumming along to the enormous enjoyment of people passing by.

Another excuse a lot of and additional people are choosing to play the acoustic guitar is that it is therefore portable. It's light-weight, and terribly simple to hold around. You don't want any special stands or accessories to play the guitar with, except maybe a pick, that will easily be stored between the strings.

If you have got any want to play the guitar, why not get started these days? The sooner you start to find out this glorious instrument, the easier it will be for you to faucet into that magical medium of uncontaminated expression that the acoustic guitar offers. - 32186

Few guitar builders have the beautiful marriage between state-of-the-art technology and classic craftsmanship as does Alvarez Yairi guitars. These world-class guitars are handcrafted under the care of respected luthier Kazuo Yairi in a Japanese mountain village workshop.

Even though the company uses contemporary appointments with their instruments, the guitars are still made with with tonewoods selected by hand that have been naturally air dried. The instruments are hand-crafted using such classic construction techniques as dovetail neck joints and hand-molded bracing. It is under these demanding standards that the Alvarez Yairi WY1 models are constructed.

A number of WY1 models are currently available, including the WY1K, WY1M, WY1TS, and WY1 Standard. Each model is offered with a particular quality tonewood. For example, the standard WY1 uses a cedar top coupled with rosewood back and sides whereas the WY1M relies upon a gorgeous flamed maple top, sides, and back. The WY1 is constructed using a beautiful Koa wood and the WY1TS used a spruce top with figured maple for the sides and back.

Though the WY1 guitars share a basic feel and build, the tonewood choice allows each model to have its own unique "flavor." The different models each feature their own style of binding and soundhole ornamentation as well. The build quality on the WY1 models is universally excellent. The action is smooth and lends itself to a wide-variety of styles.

Each model in the WY1 series includes the company's System 600T MK II electronics as stock equipment. This system does a superb job in translating the WY1's beautiful acoustic sounds into electronic signals.

The system also provides future expansion with a condenser microphone, should you want one, though they do not come with one as standard equipment. Wisely, the engineers at Alvarez Yairi also incorporated an onboard guitar tuner into the 600T MK II system.

So, the result is obvious. The Alvarez-Yairi WY1 models offer superior craftsmanship with great playability, and are a logical purchase for anyone considering a world-class acoustic-electric guitar. - 32186

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If you are searching for the best possible price on an Alvarez Yairi WY1 acoustic-electric guitar, look no further than Ray's Guitar Shop, which gives you the best prices on all electric and acoustic guitars.

If you've ever seen a band play up close, a really good band, you know what it's like to watch somebody who is completely lost in the music, and one with their instrument. In particular, guitar players seem to exhibit this surreal oneness when they are really in their groove, or in the zone.

Music in general has some kind of magical effect on the human soul. With music, you can express and feel emotions that you can't otherwise do with mere words. Being able to express yourself through music is truly a gift to both yourself, and anybody lucky enough to hear you.

Many people would like to learn the guitar, but for some reason, think that it will be to difficult, or take too much time. Many imagine years and years of practice without every being able to play a single song. This is sad, because the guitar is the most popular instrument for a reason. It is relatively easy to learn, and simple to play a few songs once you learn.

There are two basic, general categories when it comes to playing music on the guitar. Chords, and individual notes. Most beginners choose to start off by learning and playing a few simple chords. You can learn the most basic ones in an afternoons time.

One thing that many people find both surprising and helpful is that most popular music today consists of very few basic chords. You can easily learn to play these chords in a relatively short amount of time. Before you know it, you can play along with your favorite band.

If you've ever had even the slightest desire to learn to play the guitar, there has never been a better time than right now. There are plenty of fantastic, cheap, easy to follow courses out there that allow you to learn from the privacy of your own home. Isn't time you got started to make your dream a reality? - 32186

Human speech is a magnificent develop in evolution. No other animals are capable of coming even close to humans ability to form words, sentences and express complex ideas. However, there are some emotions that just simply cannot be expressed in words. For these, another medium is required. And that is the medium of music.

Music is an ancient art form that has been in every culture on earth ever studies. In various forms, musical instruments have been discovered in the remnants of the earliest cave dwellings. Those that have taken up a musical instrument, the ability to express difficult, complex human emotions through music is something that simply cannot be achieved any other way.

Today, one of the most popular musical instruments that people choose to learn is the acoustic guitar. There are several reasons for this. They are usually fairly cheap, and highly portable. And it is fairly easy to learn the basics. Most people find that they can be up and playing in no time.

If you haven't ever decided to take guitar lessons, you are missing out on one of the greatest experiences ever. There are likely several music shops in your neighborhood that offer guitar lessons. Even if you don't live near a music shop, there are several courses you can study on the Internet that will skyrocket your efficiency at playing your guitar.

Most people start off by playing chords, or several notes at once. These are relatively easy to learn, and simple to play. And because most popular music today consists of only a few major or minor chords, you can quickly and easily play along with your favorite band or song.

If you've ever had a desire to learn a musical instrument, there's never been a better time, than right now. When you learn the guitar, a whole new world will open up for you, offering you a means of expression that is as powerful as it is ancient. - 32186

In its relatively brief existence, the Breedlove Guitar Company has gained a well-deserved reputation for high quality, easily-playable instruments.

These instruments, however, admittedly come with a premium cost. Breedlove is trying to make its instruments more obtainable through the critically celebrated "Pro" series. One high-quality instrument from this series is the C25/CR Herringbone Acoustic, which is much more affordable than its custom models, but is still a extremely well-made instrument.

The Pro Series models are assembled in the United States while the parts are machined in Korea. In spite of the cost-cutting measures, these lower-cost models share many of the same features as Breedlove's US-only models. Since Breedlove prides itself on its customizations, part of the savings comes by eliminating some of those options. For example, in the Pro Series, players can choose from Cedar or Sitka Spruce Tops as well as various electronics options, but the choices are fixed otherwise. However, the instrument's appointments, with quality herringbone trim and abalone rosette, are solid quality and should satisfy even the most demanding player.

The C25/CR Herringbone is a concert-sized instrument that is absolutely beautiful and demonstrates the caliber of this series of instruments. It sports an ebony fretboard on a slim, mahogany, one-piece neck. The guitar's wood is very high quality, with a dark cedar top and a rosewood back and sides. The nut is 1", which makes the guitar extremely easy to play. It also has a 2" spacing at the saddle, so the guitar is easily enjoyed by fingerstyle players and flatpickers alike.

Visually, the Breedlove C25/CR Herringbone is obviously cut from the same cloth as the higher-level Breedlove models. The unique cutaway and headstock coupled with the pinless, winged bridge make it obvious what brand of instrument you're playing, despite the more affordable pricetag.

Breedloves are known for their resonant, bassy voice, and the C25/CR Herringbone is no exception. The guitar is blessed with gorgeous overtones and long, clear sustain, as well as a deep, full low end. The guitar's bass response is perhaps the C25/CR Herringbone's most characteristic feature, especially prevalent on the low E, A, and D strings. All six strings display the same smooth, compressed sustain. One is reminded of the smooth lead tones of a fine electric guitar. The lead voice of the C25/CR Herringbone is one of its most potent features.

The electronics are exceptionally well done as well. The C25/CR includes an onboard L. R. Baggs Element system, with the Dual Source Element as an option. The Baggs system does a fine job in capturing the guitar's beautiful acoustic tones, no simple task. Using my Mac-based Pro Tools home studio, I recorded the guitar directly and was extremely pleased with the end results.

Even though the C25/CR isn't a custom Breedlove, it's still an immensely high-quality guitar. Just because it doesn't have the same custom options as more costly Breedlove models doesn't mean it's not a worthwhile instrument. It might be one of the finest acoustic instruments you'll ever play and is one that we recommend highly. The Breedlove Pro Series is worth every penny. - 32186